The Parent Voice

Spending time in nature is more than just an activity. It's an opportunity to reduce stress, reconnect with ourselves, create memories, and give our children space to learn and grow.

If you’ve ever questioned your parenting because of the time your child spends in someone else’s care, you’re not alone (and you’re definitely not failing).

I've learned that one of the greatest gifts we can offer our children isn't having the perfect response—it's helping them feel safe while they experience their emotions.

Hi! I’m Corinne, an adventurous, happy, free-thinking single mom living on the beautiful Oregon coast with my energetic two-and-a-half-year-old son. If there’s one place you’ll almost always find us, it’s outside exploring—whether we’re walking on the beach, hiking through the forest, splashing in the ocean, or discovering something new together.

My name is Lithia. I am a twenty-three-year-old single mom to my sweet, independent two-year-old, Wesley. I am excited to be here, sharing stories, struggles, and resources in the hope that you find solidarity on whatever stretch of track you’re currently traveling.

Recently, someone recommended a book to me to help me feel less overwhelmed at home. It was checked out with a long line of people waiting, and the hefty waitlist made me think that this was a book and, more importantly, a topic that was important to people and probably to parents like you and me. So, I got the book and am breaking it down for anyone interested or curious in what staying above water while drowning in your home looks like.

A huge part of preschool is learning social skills and problem-solving strategies to navigate turn-taking and sharing with peers. When you are 3, this stuff is really challenging. You may ask, “Ok…but where do slugs fit into this?”

Hearing “I am Tucker Turtle” from a proud and regulated preschooler is just about as happy as this Inclusion Specialist can get in a day of work.

I knew my daughter was having trouble early. But everyone simply said she was fine and dismissed my concerns, saying, “she’s just this” or “she’s only that.”

If you’re a mom, you’re likely pressed for time and overloaded with to-do lists waiting to be completed. And isn’t it the worst feeling when you’re right in the middle of something, and your child comes and asks, “Will you play with me?”